"I’m having the same issue but it just started today. Also on 26.0.1. Weird it’s taken so long if it’s a bug in this iOS."
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If the iOS Home Screen Frame is Off:
Update to iOS26.1:
Update this iPhone:
Other than through the iPhone itself, you can do so through use of a Computer (hence, Ethernet) and Cellular(if applicable). iOS26 is the latest series of iOS updates for your iPhone. While connected to a computer, update the iPhone, and all apps would expected in the process of doing so. After he update, they may just open like normal. Use my User Tip: Update your iPhone Using a Computer - Apple Community
IMPORTANT:
Create a Back Up, First: Be certain you create a back up of your iPhone to a computer prior to performing this update, and afterwards. That way, you can have something to restore it from, should anything go working, afterwards.
Report this to Apple:
Do your Part: Provide Apple with feedback on this, letting them know about this issue. Apple may not get back to you directly, but the more feedback they receive on this, the more they will know what is occurring, and what bug fixes to include in updates to come. Apple will know nothing of this, if you don't report it to them.
- Go Here: Feedback - iPhone - Apple
- Select: "Bug Report" for the "Feedback Type"
- Comment: that this all began after installing an update. Include the URL of this thread
- Proceed from there as necessary